The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill has been amended to give ministers new powers to block critical-sector organizations from using high-risk technology suppliers. The move was triggered by a reported Iran-linked attack on a UK energy generator and highlights growing concern over supply chain security across UK critical infrastructure. #CyberSecurityandResilienceBill #CSRB #UKEnergyGenerator #Iran
Keypoints
- The UK CSRB is close to becoming law as the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Act.
- Late amendments aim to stop critical sectors from using high-risk technology suppliers.
- The changes were prompted by a reported attack that took a UK energy generator offline for four days.
- Supply chain weaknesses can undermine even well-defended critical infrastructure organizations.
- SMEs serving critical sectors are now seen as vital to national resilience and security.